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Inherited Pension Taxation Post 2027

The taxation of inherited pensions in the UK post April 6, 2027, including changes to Inheritance Tax and potential impacts on beneficiaries.

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Jan 20, 2026

Is the pension I inherited from my mother tax free?

The default answer is: not necessarily — a pension inherited from a parent will generally become part of the deceased’s estate for UK Inheritance Tax (IHT) purposes from 6 April 2027, so it can be sub...